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St Bernard's Well – United Kingdom

St Bernards Well is found on the Leith Walkway between Dean Village and Stockbridge. Legend has it that the spring was first discovered by St Bernard of Clairvaux, founder of the Cistercian order in the 12th century. While living in a nearby cave and feeling quite unwell he was attracted to the spring by birds and after some days of drinking the water was restored to health. In 1764 the water was very popular although likened to tasting like the washings of foul gunbarrels. In 1788 Lord Gardenstone was so impressed by the wells effects that he commissioned the circular Roman Temple that still covers the wellhouse. Ten Doric columns support a lead dome and surround a marble statue of Hygieia, Goddess of Health. Steps lead down to a small, locked wooden door in the base of the temple and an inscription in the stonework left no doubt that behind the door was St Bernards Well. Standing there, in that beautiful quiet spot by the Leith with trees soaring overhead, it was hard to believe we were just minutes from the heart of Edinburgh.

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Region: Scotland

County: Midlothian

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain

How to get there: can be driven to, probably with disabled access

Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring

Status: perfect

Nearest town or city: Edinburgh

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St Bernard's Well – United Kingdom

St Bernards Well is found on the Leith Walkway between Dean Village and Stockbridge. Legend has it that the spring was first discovered by St Bernard of Clairvaux, founder of the Cistercian order in the 12th century. While living in a nearby cave and feeling quite unwell he was attracted to the spring by birds and after some days of drinking the water was restored to health. In 1764 the water was very popular although likened to tasting like the washings of foul gunbarrels. In 1788 Lord Gardenstone was so impressed by the wells effects that he commissioned the circular Roman Temple that still covers the wellhouse. Ten Doric columns support a lead dome and surround a marble statue of Hygieia, Goddess of Health. Steps lead down to a small, locked wooden door in the base of the temple and an inscription in the stonework left no doubt that behind the door was St Bernards Well. Standing there, in that beautiful quiet spot by the Leith with trees soaring overhead, it was hard to believe we were just minutes from the heart of Edinburgh.